So, to set up the scenario. I had a crush on this girl I was in a project froup with for 5 months. The project was last year btw. The group stayed pretty together as we did things like go out for dinner or go bowling. We all graduated so I haven't seen her since June-ish. Since then I have been driving myself crazy for not taking the shot. So tonight I grew some balls and called her. She messaged me instead cuz she hates calling (dunno, don't ask) and I asked her out that way. She was real sweet about itt but said she had no interest.

Been shot down a handfull of time over text, never tried to approach irl, but I gotta say this is the first one that has a lingering feeling. I don't know what to make of this. Any tips on how to go forward, I kind of want to get a yes when i ask someone out for a chance. Thanks buds